Despite the approval, concerns persist regarding the divisive nature of such demonstrations and their impact on community cohesion.
In a sit-down with The Jerusalem Post, the Qadi of the High Sharia Court of Appeals speaks on the holy month for Muslims and the opportunity for interfaith dialogue.
Salwan Momika, a refugee from Iraq with political asylum in Sweden, faces being expelled back to the Islamic country for his demonstrations.
The leaflets were linked by some to reports the IDF intends to flood the Hamas tunnels under Gaza.
Soldiers will stand guard over Israel's embassy as well as Copenhagen's synagogue, said Denmark's defense ministry on Saturday.
Sweden says that Iran is using the Quran burnings to spread misinformation and target the country.
The government rejected protests by some Danish opposition parties that said banning Quran burnings would infringe on free speech.
The decision to appoint a commission met with immediate scepticism from several political parties, including the government's support party, the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.
A Christian graveyard was also desecrated in the vicinity, residents and community leaders said.
Sweden's SAPO security service raised the terrorist alert from 3 to 4 on a scale from 1-5, reflecting a high threat.
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